![]() I missed that in the release notes and didn't see a news announcement stating this. Update: Skype added 10 party conferencing to all CPUs in Dec 2006. So I don't have a problem with Skype "prioritizing" and optimizing their software for the the majority of the market first (Intel and Logitech users) and then later on adding support for HQ video and 10-person conferencing to other web cams/other processors. Certainly, Intel is the leader in processors and Logitech unquestionably is the leading webcam company. And now Logitech is an exclusive partner.ĭon't get me wrong, there is some value to partnering with the "leaders" in their respective industry. AMD processors are just as fast as Intel processors and there are a millions of AMD users, so Skype making Intel and exclusive hardware partner just didn't make sense. Reminds me of my 2006 post where I griped about how Skype bumped the conferencing from 5-party to 10-party but only if you had an Intel dual-core chip. In fact, some Skype users are ticked off that Skype's HQ Video only works with Logitech webcams. The dual-core PC and the Logitech QuickCam requirements will eliminate many Skype users from using Skype HQ video. a broadband connection (384 kbps and above).Logitech QuickCam software, version 11.5 (expected to be available in November at.a Logitech webcam that has been optimized and certified for High Quality Video (the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000, the Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks or the Logitech QuickCam Sphere AF (Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF in the U.S.).First, to experience free High Quality Video, this is what both sides of the Skype call will need: I thought I'd post my thoughts on it as well. ![]() ![]() In any event, Rich and I have been playing around with Skype HQ Video over the past week or so and we've both been very impressed. HD Video can get away with higher resolutions since there is plenty of bandwidth space in DVI cables and component cables that travel 6 feet or less from your various home entertainment components. This is probably the perfect resolution size since any higher and you will need a ton of bandwidth. Skype High Quality Video isn't quite 1280x720 or even 1920x1080, but it is a very respectable 640x480 (VGA) resolution at 30fps. Skype launched their latest version of Skype last week featuring what they call "High Quality Video" - not to be confused with HD Video used on HDTVs which features display resolutions of 1280x720 (720p) or 1920x1080 (1080i or 1080p). ![]()
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